Taupo

Walk Taupo

Contact: Walk Taupo Chairperson: Jacky Gartner, 07 378 6960

Walk Taupo was formed July 2006. It is made up of a group of volunteers with support from Taupo District Council, Sport Waikato, Public Health Organisation, Living Streets Aotearoa, Bike Taupo and Educating NZ Empowering Educators.  The Taupo Community needed representatives from their community to encourage and support walking as a recreational and daily activity.

The Walk Taupo committee meets as and when required. It has identified several needs and goals for the first year:

Region (NZ): 
Waikato
City/Town: 
Taupo

DOC Information: Taupo and Tongariro Tracks and Walks

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 08/09/2006 - 22:36
DOC Information: Taupo and Tongariro Tracks and Walks - Web page
The Tongariro Taupo Conservancy has a great range of walking tracks from low level bush, river and lake shore walks to high level and remote experience ventures. This site offers information on the DOC maintained tracks in the Taupo/Tongariro area, including the Ruapheu Crater Climb and the Tongariro Cros
Region (NZ): 
Bay of Plenty
City/Town: 
Taupo
Topics: 
Maps & Guides
Institution: 
DOC
Free tags: 
recreational walking
trails
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Taupo takes on new exercise challenge

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 26/08/2006 - 20:47
Taupo takes on new exercise challenge - Web page
SPARC’s three year $155,000 investment is enabling a new exercise programme to be established in Taupo and Turangi.
Region (NZ): 
Waikato
City/Town: 
Taupo
Topics: 
Activities
Institution: 
SPARC
Free tags: 
physical activity
programme
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--5.20 Waikato
-5 Activities

Riverbank walkway (Wanganui)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 20:10
Riverbank walkway (Wanganui) - Web page
This photographic map shows the route of the riverbank walkway between Taupo Quay and Beach Road.
Author(s):
Wanganui District Council
Publisher(s):
Wanganui Dis
Region (NZ): 
Manawatu-Wanganui
City/Town: 
Taupo
Wanganui
Topics: 
Maps & Guides
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
recreational walking
map
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--6.40 Manawatu - Wanganui
-6 Maps & guides

Recreation strategy (Taupo)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 10/08/2006 - 01:31
RecreationStrategyfinalJune2006.pdf - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Taupo district is a special place to recreate, known worldwide for its environment and the variety of opportunities this presents.
Region (NZ): 
Waikato
City/Town: 
Taupo
Topics: 
Policy
Recreation
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
health
active tourism
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-1 Policy
--1.34 Central NI local council

Cycling and walking strategy (Taupo)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 10/08/2006 - 01:25
Cycling and walking strategy (Taupo) - 1.9 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Council has adopted a district wide cycling and walking strategy that provides guida
Region (NZ): 
Waikato
City/Town: 
Taupo
Topics: 
Walking strategies
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
active transport
fitness
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
-1 Policy
--1.34 Central NI local council

About Us

Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.

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